There are tons of traditional games to keep the family occupied - with little or no cash. Bring our that inner kid and have fun this summer!The Kindle edition of Traditional Games: How to Have Fun off the Grid is available to download now, just in time for summer. :-)
This is just one of the great games you will find in this fun book...
JACKS
One of my favourite games that seems to be making a comeback. The game can be played with small smooth stones or invest a few pennies and buy a set of jacks to get the most fun. The game is simple and can be played almost anywhere. If you are using small pebbles or anything similar, it’s easier to use a small ball for throwing. A ball can bounce, a pebble can’t!
So, you have five jacks and you gently throw them on the ground in front of you. Then you throw up the ball and, before you catch it, you must pick up one ‘jack’ and then catch the ball in the same hand. Here the ball is easier because you get a chance to catch the ball after it’s bounced once, giving you more time to select and pick up a jack.
If player is successful, they throw down the jack they picked up and then have to throw up the ball and pick up two ‘jacks’ and catch the ball in the same hand. And so on until all five jacks are picked up at once. If the player doesn’t catch the ball or drops a jack, the other player takes a turn.
This game can also be played by only one person. Try catching the jacks before the ball bounces, then increase the challenge by introducing more ‘jacks’.
Linda x
